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Fantasia Barrino - Even Angels

Fantasia Barrino
Artist:Fantasia Barrino
Title:Even Angels
Producer: Stereotypes
Album:Untitled Third Studio Album
Label:J Records
Website:Fantasia Barrino's Website

Average Rating:   43211   4.1
Total Ratings:       38

As TV ratings climb to a new peak (again) for this year’s American Idol fans across the country are eager to see which young hopeful comes out on top this season. With that in mind, I can’t help but wonder if the release of Idol alumnus Fantasia Barrino’s latest single, Even Angels, at the opening of Idol fever is a coincidence. One listen to the track, though, and any speculation takes a backseat to Fantasia’s absolutely beautiful blend of confidence and control as her assertive vocals overlay a wonderfully energetic, piano-laced melody and synth-heavy chorus courtesy of production team The Stereotypes. The track’s driving force, though, comes in the form of its inspiring and cleverly-crafted lyrics that bleed emotion while maintaining clarity: “Every day I’m stronger, I can’t get better if it don’t hurt.Angels will be featured on Barrino’s currently untitled album, set to drop sometime later this year. In the meantime, fans can catch Fantasia’s performance of Angels on the Oprah show February 3.


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DJ Z
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DJ Z
Total Ratings: 8068
Rating:  43211
This song fits her perfectly. Some singers try to do too much, Fantasia doesn't do that here (thankfully). No over-singing, yay!

Shouts to the Stereotypes!
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Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

GStan10
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GStan10
Total Ratings: 1315
Rating:  43211
Agree with Z on this one. She didn't try to do too much at all, and that's what made it a really good song. Fantasia brings her own unique style to this instrumental and makes the song her own. The hook on here was really tight.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

Big-A
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Total Ratings: 576
Rating:  32121
good song


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

HoamBoy
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HoamBoy
Total Ratings: 544
Rating:  43211
Never been much of a fan of Fantasia but this is nice. Stereotypes' production sounded great and I loved the piano through out the song. Especially towards the end when it closes the song off, really nice right there. Fantasia was great as well on here and sounds sincere when she sings like she believes in every word shes saying.


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

yubu8
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yubu8
Total Ratings: 306
Rating:  54321
its really beutifull and just smooth yet edgy but in a soft way its a classic in my eyes, does anyone besides me think usher should be on the remix(fantasia if you read this holla at him)


Posted on Feb 02, 2010    

DjKidd
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DjKidd
Total Ratings: 272
Rating:  21321
reminds me of sponser...and even though i dont like her this could be a hit because of the high synth hook so that was smart but i coldnt really get into this...


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

The 149th
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The 149th
Total Ratings: 2065
Rating:  21321
Not into Fantasia like that, this track doesn't chang my mind about that. I immediately skip tracks that talk about taking out the trash and going to the gas station.


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

dillon_68
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dillon_68
Total Ratings: 1181
Rating:  43211
This song is dope! I didn't think I would like another Fantasia song after her long hiatus and my lack of interest, but I was wrong. Ruben's back too? Return of the "Urban Idols"!


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

justokhall
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Total Ratings: 347
Rating:  21321
i hate all of the current ballads that sound exactly like this


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

essence_262002
Rating:  54321
Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

gReeni
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gReeni
Total Ratings: 21
Rating:  54321
This show Fantasia has complete control over her voice. Her breathy vocals work great with the productions displaying great passion yet restraint. Good job Fanny


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

bfears
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bfears
Total Ratings: 163
Rating:  21321
not really feeling this. nice song tho.


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

WydeOpen
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Total Ratings: 101
Rating:  32121
This is a cool R&B mixtape joint. I know the Fantasia fanbase is going to go bananas over this one. (I'm So glad I'm not with my ex anymore a.k.a Fantasia's #1 fan).


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

Nathan S.
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Nathan S.
Total Ratings: 2478
Rating:  32121
Just a really solid, quality R&B track from one of the most unique voices in the business, and definitely a smart choice to add the synths on the chorus, that will get it some serious radio play. Not necessarily a personal favorite, but I can dig it.
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Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

PattyPatty85
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PattyPatty85
Total Ratings: 3048
Rating:  43211
this song is extremely sweet!


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

SpeaknTruth
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Total Ratings: 9
Rating:  54321
If you don't think this song is a hit...then go watch the performance on Oprah.com...had me in tears...love the message behind it! Go Fantasia!!


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

manal
Rating:  43211
Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

Mike Dreams
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Mike Dreams
Total Ratings: 2133
Rating:  43211
Season 3 was the first season that I watched "American Idol" and I knew from the moment Fantasia auditioned that she would win it all (No, seriously, I really did). I had big hopes for her and her first album was great. Her second album was okay, but I didn't like the approach she had taken. She apparently had some downfalls and what not, but I'm glad to see she's making a positive return to the industry. This record has the formula for success and I hope to hear a lot more great music from her in 2010.


Posted on Feb 03, 2010    

Mr.Top Hat
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Mr.Top Hat
Total Ratings: 3522
Rating:  32121
Both beat and lyrics are done nicely! It’s a performance of control subtlety and plenty of emotion, offering encouragement but with the kind of beat that will allow her to hit the airwaves hard.


Posted on Feb 06, 2010    

cassie1968
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
FANTASIA I LOVE YOU AND YOUR VOICE..YOU INSPIRE ME IN EVERY WAY..THANK YOU..YOU R TRULY A GIFT FROM GOD.


Posted on Feb 09, 2010    

hardmusictalks
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
Something fresh thats fits Fantasia voice and show the melodic Fantasia that made folk love her on Idol - Hard!


Posted on Feb 10, 2010    

yogz8
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Total Ratings: 101
Rating:  43211
Go Fantasia... loving the beat, lyrics are good too


Posted on Feb 10, 2010    

SweetLadyy_Ink
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Total Ratings: 6
Rating:  43211
Im wit DJ Z on thais one ! ;; I've always been a huge Fantasia fan ! - Personally i think this is a really nice song ! :)


Posted on Feb 11, 2010    

bluebird56
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Total Ratings: 1
Even Angels is an awesome song. It's like Fantasia was there when I cried myself to sleep and slept with my exhusbands shirt because I missed him but knew he was not good for me. It was like she was right there and knew everything I was feeling! WOW!


Posted on Feb 12, 2010    

bull4life123
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bull4life123
Total Ratings: 861
Rating:  54321
i miss hearing real songs!..yay fantasia!


Posted on Feb 16, 2010    

PrIc3Le$$
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Posted on Feb 17, 2010    

mrmusicpublisher
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Total Ratings: 7
Rating:  14321
This is not Fantasia. I don't give a damn... this song is some Rhinna cast off BS stop now no more coping of current hot sounds for "great" artist which is what Fantasia is.. if your reading Ms. Barrino this song is a bore. get on top of your game your the best!


Posted on Feb 19, 2010    

jovanb
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Total Ratings: 4
Rating:  54321
I give it 5 stars. This song is wonderful and you can feel the energy it embodies. Keep up the good work Fantasia.


Posted on Feb 25, 2010    

Neicy40
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Posted on Mar 01, 2010    

MZ.HALLEY09
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
this song is on point.


Posted on Mar 15, 2010    

shawnnmarka
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
I LOVE TAY !!!! KEEP DOING YOUR THANG MA GLAD UR BACK !!!!!


Posted on Mar 16, 2010    

Princess Diana
Rating:  54321
Posted on Mar 25, 2010    

thatboy
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Total Ratings: 2
Rating:  54321
FANTASIA DID SOMETHING DIFFERENT AND I LOVE IT SHE KILLED THIS SONG


Posted on Apr 09, 2010    

jaytee2u
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Posted on Apr 28, 2010    

123jordan
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Total Ratings: 5
Rating:  54321
Ii LUV FANTASiiA !!!


Posted on Jul 08, 2010    

Heaven Sent
Rating:  43211
Posted on Aug 18, 2010    

taylormaid
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taylormaid
Total Ratings: 7
FANTASIA'S NEW ALBUM "BACK TO ME" IN STORES 8/24! PRE-ORDER ON ITUNES http://bit.ly/bKfRgE


Posted on Aug 31, 2010    

jeremih spencer
Rating:  54321
Posted on Oct 11, 2010    

TiaBaby
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Total Ratings: 2
This is a really good song!:)


Posted on Oct 25, 2010    

Shirls
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Total Ratings: 1
Rating:  54321
LOVE IT!!!!


Posted on Dec 18, 2010    

msbrianna19
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